Where to Stay – For Free Around the World
We have saved thousands of dollars by seeking out free accommodation on our travels. These opportunities are easier to find than you’d think and have not only saved us money but led us off the beaten track, provided some of our most interesting travel experiences, enabled us to connect with local communities and been a refreshing break from the backpacker trail.
Travel Inspiration: From Little Englander to Travel Lover!
When I saw that The Planet D were looking for inspirational stories about travelling and how the experience has helped shaped people’s lives, I immediately thought about my own travels and whether or not I could express accurately how the experience affected me. It has taken a few drafts but I think (and hope) I [...]
Expedia Travel Blogger Day, Opportunities for 2012
What are the online trends for travel blogging in 2012? we believe it’s going to be exciting. If our recent trip to the Expedia Head Office in Seattle is an indication, the future is looking bright.
A Trip Down Memory Lane of New Year’s Past
Wow, can you believe it’s nearly 2012? This has been a short Christmas season, it seems shorter than usual with Christmas and New Years falling on a Sunday. It seems like the holidays just got started and they are already coming to and end
Habitat for Humanity in Alaska
When I first got home from my trip to Anchorage, Alaska, I couldn’t write about it. I decided to spend 1.5 months traveling to different cities within the U.S. Two weeks was dedicated to my first Habitat for Humanity trip and my second time away from mainland America.
The Four Seasons of Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish Montana
Located in the magnificent Northern Rocky Mountains and surrounded by dramatic glacier-carved peaks and pristine lakes, rests Whitefish, Montana. Boasting a sense of community left over from its pioneering days, and a location deep within a valley that keeps it safe from extreme climate changes, Whitefish is both uniquely charming and ideal for year-round recreation. [...]
Spooky Travels – Great Hallowe’en Haunts
Canadians love Hallowe’en. While we may celebrate Halloween in full force, there are a lot of places around the world that I would love to spend the night for a good scare.
New York City Skyline in B&W
One of our favourite cities in the world. I love this view of the city for 2 reasons. First, it gives you a grand view of what the first immigrants would have seen after passing through Ellis Island and second, it gives you the sense of grandeur which is NYC.
Texas Getaway Winner and $100 Winner Announced!
We had so much fun last week holding a couple of contests to give away. And now it is time to announce the winners of our Getaway and Shopping voucher.
Win a Getaway to San Antonio with S.A.V.E.
We’re giving away a getaway to San Antonio. Plus, The San Antonio Visitors Bureau has teamed up with top hotels and businesses to offer travellers a great discount on their stay and at local attractions.
Independence Day Fun Facts
Happy Independence Day to the United States. In honour of the big day we thought that we would share a couple of facts about the fourth of July, America’s most patriotic day of the year.
Top 10 Roller Coasters in Florida
Florida is home to some of the world’s best theme parks, all of which have some of the most thrilling & scary roller coasters that you’ll ever dare to ride.
Aerial View of The Alaska Mountain Range
Flying high over the Alaskan Mountain Range is one of the most jaw dropping views we have ever witnessed.It was exciting to see Mount McKinley; North America’s highest mountain, up close and personal.
Wall of Guitars, Snapshot Sunday
The Wall of guitars at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City is the most memorable rock and roll display we have seen at any of the Hard Rocks around the world.
Best Adventures of 2010
2010 is drawing to a close and it is the perfect time to reflect on the events of the past year. We have had quite an amazing year when we stopped to think about. It is funny, when it is your own life, you don’t really realize just how incredible things are while they are happening, but in retrospect, life can be quite extraordinary. I won’t lie, things haven’t been all roses. We worry about where the money will come from, what the future will hold and if we will ever feel comfortable enough to actually stop counting every penny that we spend.
Mount McKinley, Flight over Denali
The very first excursion we took on our Alaskan Twitter Cruise was a flight over the North Face of Mount McKinley. Known by it’s native name of Denali in Alaska, Mount McKinley is the highest peak in North America. We flew with Fly Denali in Talkeetna and enjoyed bonding with our fellow twitterers on this Follow Me At Sea Twitter Trip.
Ketchican Zodiac Adventure Alaska-Video
The best time we had on an excursion during our entire Alaskan Adventure was during the Zodiac Explorer tour with Ketchican Tours. We manned our own boat and pushed the throttle to wide open as we zipped around the waters of Alaska’s first city.The day went on for hours and we witnessed Bald Eagles and Whales from the seat of our tiny boats. Stopping for a genuine campfire in the middle of the wilderness, we ate smores, fresh salmon and hot apple cider.
Heli, Hike and Rail in Skagway – Video
This was the press trips to end all press trips and we all commented regularly on how the bar has been raised and we will forever compare our future travels to this incredible journey. Not only did we all get along famously well and we now consider everyone great friends, we had the chance to take part in the adventures of a lifetime.
Outdoor Adventures; Hiking in San Francisco
Many travelers know about the world-renowned Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and flock there as soon as they get to the city. As someone who has lived in the city for almost two decades, the basic tourist attractions don’t get me too excited and I want to share one way to spice up the experience of visiting Golden Gate Bridge by combining it with lesser known but still great hiking spots and vista points.
Vail Resorts Colorado, Embrace the Snow
Ski season is just around the corner and while cutting some turns down the slopes on our snowboards is one of our favourite pass times, we won’t be in Canada this year to enjoy the season. That doesn’t mean we can’t dream about hitting the big mountains. We were invited to an amazing luncheon with Vail Resorts in Toronto last week where May Lilly unveiled their 1 Billion dollar facelift at their (count them) 5 award winning resorts.
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